Hayes,  Kenneth W.

Kenneth W. Hayes, 87 , died  11/12/2010 in  Warren Haven, Mansfield Twp., N.J..  Kenneth lived in  He most recently Lived in Belvidere but spent most of his life in Allamuchy, N.J. and was born in Allamuchy, New Jersey on December 7, 1922.

Husband/Wife of: Geraldine Staats Hayes, his wife of 60 years

Son/Daughter of: the late John S. & Jenny Reid Hayes

Survived By: His Wife - Geraldine Staats Hayes at home, 1 son- Kenneth W. Hayes and his wife Mary - Newton, N.J.
2 Daughters - Leah Kiernan and husband Kevin of Flanders, N.J.
Peggy Patton and husband Thomas of Hope, N.J. 8 Loving Grandchildren - Paula, Robert, Jared, Brian,Christopher, Shawn, Kyle & Megan
He was predeceased by siblings Louis & John Hayes, Edna Kirby & Helen Tynan

Occupation: "Old Ken" retired from M&M Mars Candy Co., Hackettstown, N.J. in 1985 and had previously worked in the Sussex Co. Limestone Quarry and was a self employed painter.

Veteran Info: He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served as a Sargeant in the 1st Calvary during WWII. He served in the Pacific Theatre in communications and was honorably discharged in 1946

Additional Information:  Prior to joining the U.S. Army, Kenneth, a farmer at heart, worked for the Rutherfurd Estate of Tranquility, N.J. A lifetime member of the Tranquility United Methodist Church, He was an original member of the YAG's in 1942 who were the sponsors of the Lords Auction at the church. He was a member of Harmony Lodge #8 F & AM, the Tall Cedars and the Hackettstown American Legion. Ken was a charter member of the Allamuchy Gun Club.

Visitation: Tuesday 11-16-10 from 4-8pm at the funeral home

Services: Wednesday 11:00am at the Funeral Home- Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840

In Lieu of Flowers: Tranquility United Methodist Church c/o the Funeral Home

Interment: Tranquility Cemetery, Tranquility, N.J.